Project
Timescale
12 months
Value
£4m
Client
South East Water
Introduction
To ensure compliance with regulatory standards and strengthen water treatment infrastructure in Petersfield, the Tilmore Contact Tanks project was launched. This £4 million initiative involved constructing two state-of-the-art contact tanks and associated infrastructure to meet the growing demand for potable water in the region.
Positioned in an environmentally sensitive area, the project faced challenges requiring meticulous planning to minimize ecological impact. Meeting strict regulatory timelines and managing multiple stakeholders, including local authorities, environmental agencies, and operational teams, added further complexity.
Moreton & Partners (M&P) was engaged early as the client’s trusted commercial advisor, tasked with supporting SEW Capital Expenditure delivery from inception to completion.
The Project
The Tilmore Contact Tanks project required a structured approach to optimize planning, delivery, and collaboration across multiple parties. Leveraging our procurement strategy expertise, we recommended a Design and Build contract, ensuring alignment with technical demands and expediting delivery timelines.
We delivered comprehensive commercial and programme management services, including cost planning, risk management, and regular financial reporting. Regular commercial and programme meetings with contractors facilitated proactive resolution of issues, while rigorous contract administration avoided disputes and promoted the highest level of collaborative working.
Our focus extended beyond compliance to enhancing operational resilience, with a systemized approach that ensured accountability, efficiency, and transparency.
Driving Success through Collaboration
Moreton & Partners played a pivotal role in delivering the following outcomes:
- On-Time Delivery: Despite tight regulatory deadlines, the project was completed within the required timeframe.
- Cost Efficiency: Effective cost control measures resulted in delivery within budget, achieving optimal value for the client.
- Environmental Stewardship: Careful planning and innovative construction methods minimized ecological impact.
- Dispute-Free Execution: Collaborative working and rigorous contract management ensured smooth execution without disputes.
- Enhanced Resilience: The new contact tanks have fortified the region’s water treatment infrastructure, ensuring long-term reliability.
Supporting Long-Term Sustainability
Our partnership with the client extended beyond the immediate project delivery. By fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and proactive risk management, we ensured that the project not only met its immediate goals but also set a precedent for future infrastructure projects.
Through enhanced planning, governance, and delivery mechanisms, the Tilmore Contact Tanks project has left a lasting legacy of resilience, environmental stewardship, and efficient water service for the Petersfield community.
Services Provided
- Regulated procurement
- Pre and post contract administration
- NEC3 Framework ECC – Option C
- Cost planning
- Risk Register & management
- Project financial control and reporting
- Programme review and acceptance (NEC)
- Project management
- Programme management
- Change management
- Quantification and costing change
- Dispute resolution/ Avoidance
- Final account
